Ukrainian refugees could find support, employment at U.S. long-term care facilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine could find a career path in the U.S. long-term care industry. The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is working with the International Rescue Committee...
HCBS confusion could harm assisted living providers, senators tell CMS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 07, 2016
Confusion surrounding the provision of home- and community-based services under a final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2014 may limit the ability of assisted living and...
AHCA / NCAL blasts meager COVID-19 funding levels
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19 federal aid, the seniors housing and care sector is getting shortchanged. So claims one of the nation’s largest eldercare organizations.
Parkinson: 4 reasons operators will survive tough times
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2017
Las Vegas — Despite the “tough” political and regulatory environment, assisted living and skilled nursing providers “will make it through this. And many of you will not only survive;...
Provider stories are antidote to criticism of industry, AHCA/NCAL CEO Parkinson says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 15, 2019
Positive provider stories are the antidote to the criticism that the long-term care industry continues to hear from lawmakers and others despite making great strides in measures of quality, American Health...
Business briefs, June 13
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Fitch affirms BHI Senior Living in Indiana at ‘BBB’; outlook stable … 18 Gardant communities, 8 Diversicare centers, Notre Dame Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center win AHCA/NCAL Bronze National...
AHCA/NCAL launches resource guide for COVID-19 grants and loans
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 30, 2020
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living has developed a resource guide for operators. The tool will help users better manage options to grants and loan programs during...
More news for Monday, June 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
CMS updates Medicaid adult core healthcare quality measurement sets and mandatory reporting guidance … Report accuses Biden administration of weaponizing government at expense of workers … AHCA/NCAL...
Business briefs, June 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
Nation unprepared to meet needs of fast-growing older adult population: poll … HumanGood’s Mansion at Rosemont earns SAGECare Platinum credential … 6 Areté Living managed communities earn 2024 AHCA/NCAL...
Nursing home industry on verge of financial collapse, group claims
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 11, 2020
Even before the industry was dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the average nursing home was operating on a razor-thin profit margin or net loss. That’s because Medicaid reimbursements only cover 70%...